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‘Kill us both’: Man admits speeding up, crashing into truck as partner broke up with him
He was initially charged with attempted murder following his partner's gruesome injuries.
‘Devastating theft’: $11k of equipment stolen from Auckland school’s food garden
The school claims more than $11,000 worth of garden equipment was stolen last month.
One person dead after motorcycle incident in South Auckland park
Emergency services at Mountfort Park in the South Auckland suburb of Weymouth after one person died in a motorcycle incident on February 18, 2025. Video / Hayden Woodward
Two people seriously injured in South Auckland dog attack
The council says there is no risk to the wider public but they will be investigating.
Dog owner’s $700 vet bill after pet eats dead eel at popular Auckland waterfront walk
Officials say the Wattle Downs and Ōrākei Basin incidents are not connected.
Crash blocks major Auckland road; motorcyclist critically injured
Police said a motorcyclist is fighting for their life after the accident.
‘Fearless’: Flip-flop-wielding great-granddad fends off dogs attacking Auckland neighbour
'They bit him on the elbow and on the hand.'
Manurewa Marae: Inquiry findings delayed hours after press conference called
Public Service Commissioner said the delay in releasing the report was 'unfortunate'.
$100 vouchers to fill out Census: Stats NZ inquiry clears Whānau Ora of data breach
First of two inquiries after whistleblowers' allegations makes several recommendations.
Why Auckland Council confiscated more than 100 recycling bins
At least two warnings were served on households before the bins were taken away.
Thieves fleece visiting charity food growing group twice in 10 days
Thieves have hampered the efforts of a charity food growing initiative visiting Northland
Person in critical condition after man assaults relative, police officers in Auckland
One person is in a critical condition after two family members fought in Clendon.
Man allegedly points gun at South Auckland resident, flees
The alleged offender was arrested in Māngere, found with cannabis and shotgun cartridges.
'Scared': Neighbour speaks after fatal shooting in South Auckland
A man was rushed to Middlemore Hospital but succumbed to his gunshot injuries.
'Appalling tragedy': Man fatally shot in South Auckland, police combing property at Wattle Downs
The man was rushed to Middlemore Hospital but succumbed to his gunshot injuries.
‘We got that wrong’: Electoral Commission accepts failure over Manurewa Marae voting base selection
The commission admits its mitigation plan was not sufficient.
Driver in custody after person reportedly shot at in Auckland
Police followed the vehicle until it came to a stop on Great South Rd.
'Never be the same': Mum-of-six has skull ripped open in stray dogs attack
The mother says her kids were only 20 or 30 metres away from the daytime mauling.
Auckland principal got school funds for massages, clothes
David Wallis' behaviour amounted to 'serious misconduct', tribunal rules.
Caught on camera: South Auckland dairies illegally sell single cigarettes
Hidden camera exposes illegal sale of single cigarettes in Manurewa dairies. Video / Michael Morrah / Mike Scott
'Driving me nuts': Mum of newborn fuming at three years of dirt bike bedlam
There are an enormous number of complaints in reserves, says Local Board chairman.
One person arrested after child sexually assaulted near Auckland park
A nearby primary school and preschool were on high alert following the incident.
Police following 'several lines of inquiry' after child sexually assaulted near Auckland park
A nearby primary school and preschool are now on high alert following the incident.
Park benches to be removed after reports of 'indecent behaviour'
A resident complained she was harassed by people who used the seats and felt unsafe.
Police release picture of girl missing from Manurewa
Franque was last seen at her home on October 2.
'Terrible crime': Man charged with attempted murder after crash leaves passenger with serious injuries
The offender allegedly intentionally crashed a car into a parked truck.
Gun crime rising in Auckland; majority of offences involve illegally owned firearms
Over 97% of gun-related offences involve illegally owned firearms.